Hallmark Channel CEO who hinted at openness to gay Christmas movies resigns
Posted on AllSides January 27th, 2020
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The Hallmark Channel executive who recently said that the company would be "open" to doing movies with gay characters and lead actors has resigned from his position.
Bill Abbott, the former CEO and president of Crown Media Family Networks — which encompasses the popular family-friendly Hallmark Channel — stepped down last Wednesday, according to a statement on the company website.
"After 11 years, Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Crown Media is leaving the company," Mike Perry, president and CEO of Hallmark Cards, Inc. said. "I want to thank Bill...